Services and support for doctoral students
The university and other parties offer a wide range of support and services to help you start your studies. On this page, we have compiled a list of services that are particularly important at the beginning of your studies.
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Settling, working and finding friends
The best way to orient towards your work as a doctoral researcher is to participate in the Orientation Day. The Orientation Day provides you with information on the key services and steps you can take to get the best out of your doctorate at Tampere University.
The University provides students with academic counselling and guidance services that not only help you maintain academic progress and well-being but also encourages you to expand your expertise and take responsibility for your learning!
Study & Stay is Tampere University’s programme of activities and services for all our international degree students. The aim is to support our international students to study, live, and work or start a business in the Tampere area. During your studies you will be able to attend special Study & Stay sessions with experts from career services, the City of Tampere, study guidance, and other relevant services.
How to find a home in Tampere? How to survive winter in Finland? What kind of hobbies are there available in Tampere? Visit the Student Ambassador Blog and find out!
We provide support to develop the continuously varied range of research competence. Generic and discipline specific researcher skills provide an excellent starting point for specialist, research, and teaching positions in different surroundings.
International House Tampere is a single service point for supporting internationals with living, working, studying, and connecting with local employers.
Before starting your studies, discuss funding plans with your supervisor. Planning a budget for your studies is important as all the students must fund their studies and living expenses themselves.
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SportUni provides high quality and versatile sport services for students and personnel of Tampere Universities. You can use three campuses’ services for just one affordable fee!
Writing a doctoral dissertation is a process that takes several years, during which it is important to pay special attention to your well-being. Read more about services that support the well-being of doctoral students.
Living in Tampere
Welcome to Tampere, one of the most attractive and lively cities in Finland. The city of students! Check out some interesting services for internationals in Tampere and find new exciting opportunities.